Mexican Heaven José Olivarez

"Mexican Heaven" by José Olivarez

With your group, discuss the poem, using the Save the Last Word protocol. Click here:

With the whole group, share one insight and one question from your small group discussion.

Lesson created by Isabel Morales

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Introduction to The Breakbeat Poets Vol. 4: LatiNext with editor José Olivarez

Back in your small group, return to the poem to discuss responses to the student-generated questions shared with the whole group.

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Debrief Circle

Preview the questions below. As you listen, consider & write down your responses

Share a thought related to the poem. Use one of the following sentence starters if you need.

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Extension Activity

Read "Mexican Heaven," annotating lines that make you think, wonder, or make connections.

Write your own version of "Mexican Heaven," using some aspect of your identity. Use the following frame (and modify it) as needed.

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